Rocio E. Chavez

Rocio E. Chavez has extensive experience working in various roles related to autism spectrum disorder. From 2004 to 2006, they served as a Psychologist's Assistant at AMAC, where they provided support and instruction in special needs classrooms. Rocio E. then worked as a Service Coordinator at Hand in Hand Development in 2006, assisting parents of children with developmental disabilities. In the same year, they became an ABA Therapist/Home Consultant at The ELIJA School, implementing applied behavior analysis principles to target academic, daily living, and social skills in children with autism. Starting in 2007, Rocio joined QSAC as the Assistant Director of After School Programs, overseeing clinical supervision, behavior treatment plans, and staff training. Rocio E. was later promoted to the position of Clinical Director of After School Programs, where they continued to provide clinical supervision and facilitate social skills groups. Additionally, from 2011 to 2015, Rocio worked as an Adjunct Professor at The Sage Colleges.

Rocio E. Chavez has a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Applied Behavior Analysis which was obtained from Queens College in 2006. Rocio E. also holds a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education (MSEd) with a specialization in Early Childhood General and Special Education, Birth-Grade 2. This degree was earned from Touro University in 2010. Rocio E. Chavez completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Queens College in 2004. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from LaGuardia Community College in 2001. In terms of additional certifications, Rocio E. Chavez is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) obtained from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in March 2007. Rocio E. is also a licensed behavior analyst with the NYS Education Department. While it is mentioned that they hold a CPR/First Aid certification and the Strategies for Crisis and Prevention - Revised (SCIP-R) certification, the specific details of the institution or year of obtaining these certifications are not provided.